Thursday/Feb. 8
Law. A local elder law attorney will meet with seniors at 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Topics include asset protection and recent federal Medicaid rules regarding transfer of assets. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0955.
Tour. Docent led tour for Arlington seniors of the American Art Museum’s exhibition of "Joseph Cornell: Navigating the Imagination." Cost is $8 plus lunch at the Museum. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749. Registration required.
Anarctica. The armchair travelers at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arl., will meet at 1 p.m. to tour the Antarctica via video. No fee; newcomers welcome. Lunch available at noon for $4. Call 703-228-4403.
Health Screening. Free blood pressure screening for seniors at 10:30 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5321.
Friday/Feb. 9
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arl., will walk around the National Mall in D.C., at10 a.m. Fee is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
Music. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arl., will meet from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. to discuss Brazilian composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Valentine's Day. Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th St., Arl., will celebrate Valentine’s Day early, from noon with a lasagna lunch and entertainment by the Songfellows. Cost is $5. Registration and payment required by noon Feb. 7. Call 703-228-5722.
Health Screening. Free blood pressure screening for seniors, 10:30 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Call 703-228-5285.
Sunday/Feb. 11
Ice Cream Social. The Arlington Forest Girl Scout Troops will hold an early Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Social for seniors at 1:30 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. No admission fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Monday/Feb. 12
Walkers. The Walter Reed Walkers, Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington, will walk around Hains Point, D.C. at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0955.
Painting Class. Oil and acrylic painting classes for seniors from 10 a.m.-noon, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, taught by Larry Isham. $20 for four two hour classes. Register early by calling, 703-228-0955.
Stamp Club. The Rubber Stamping Club at Lee Senior Center will meet from 1-3 p.m., 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Attendees will learn the dry embossing technique to use for elegant cards and stationery. Cost is $1; bring stamps, pads or other tools to share. Call 703-228-0555.
Health Fitness. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Private weigh-ins. $24 annual dues; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0555.
Author Information. Dr. Marilyn Sanders Mobley, assoc. provost for educational programs, George Mason University, will present a program on writer Toni Morrison, at 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St., Arlington. Dr. Mobley will focus on the interpretation and significance of Morrison’s novels in addressing issues of race, gender, history and identity. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-6300.
Tuesday/Feb. 13
Music Rehearsal. Senior Singers Chorale will rehearse at 2 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St., Arlington. New members welcome; no auditions. Call 703-228-5321.
Book Club. The book club at Culpepper Garden Senior Center will meet to discuss, "When the Emperor was Divine," by Julia Otsuka, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Party Celebration. The Vietnamese New Year will be celebrated at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington at 11 a.m. with entertainment, dancing and a discussion about the meaning of the lunar New Year to the Vietnamese. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0955.
Music Event. Valentine’s musical event for seniors with entertainer Dave Lovins, at 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Q & A. Representatives from Legal Services of Northern Virginia will be available to discuss issues with seniors, from 9:30 a.m.-noon, Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St., Arlington. Call for appointment, 703-228-5321.
Wednesday/Feb. 14
Walking Club. The Walking Club of Arlington for seniors will walk from the Jefferson Memorial to Georgetown, at 9:30 a.m. Group leaves from Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive; fee is $3. Call 703-228-4403.
Valentine's Day Celebration. Langston-Brown Senior Center will celebrate Valentine’s Day, at 10:30 a.m. with an intergenerational program featuring children from Head Start, 2121 N. Culpepper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-4403.
Music Event. Local musician Fred Brooks will entertain seniors on Valentine’s Day, at 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 N. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-0955.
Quarterly Party. For seniors celebrating a birthday in January, February or March, at 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington. Cake, ice cream and musical entertainment. Cost is $2; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Thursday/Feb. 15
Safety Program. "Safety for Our Seniors" program, at 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St., Arlington. Guest speaker, Phillip R. Chan, public safety and justice analyst, will discuss fraud, identity theft and scams. No fee; newcomers welcome. Free photo ID’s. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
Video Tour. A tour of the Pacific Frontiers, via video, will be viewed by the armchair travelers at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, at 1 p.m., 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Friday/Feb. 16
Scrabble. Seniors who enjoy Scrabble or want to learn or polish their skills are invited to meet at 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome., Call 703-228-0955.
Walkers. The Lee Walkers, Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, will meet at 10 a.m. and travel to Arlington National Cemetery for their weekly walking program. Cost is $2.50; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-0555.
Music Appreciation. The music appreciation group at Culpepper Garden Senior Center will meet at 1:30 p.m., to discuss "Heroic Music" by Chopin, Beethoven, Strauss and more, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-4403.
Book Discussion. At Aurora Hills Senior Center, led by librarian Martha Tansey, will meet at 1 p.m., 735 S. 18th St., Arlington, to discuss, "1776" by David McCullough. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
Musician. Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St., Arlington, will feature musician Fred Brooks, at 10:30 a.m. for singing and dancing. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-5321.
Castle Outing. A visit to The Brewmaster’s Castle in D.C., is on the agenda for Arlington seniors. Docent led tour followed by lunch in Shirlington. Cost is $14 (does not include lunch). Registration required. Call Arlington County Senior Adult Travel, 703-228-4749.
Saturday/Feb. 17
Feel the Heritage Festival. Seniors will celebrate the culture and history of African Americans at the 15th Annual Feel the Heritage Festival, from noon-5 p.m., Charles Drew Community Center, 3500 S. 24th St. No admission fee. Musical performances by R&B artists Taste of Nu Era, steel pan music group Pan Masters, dance troupe Culture Shock and African Heritage Dancers plus community dance groups and choirs. Festival will include arts and crafts vendors and food by Margaret’s Soul Food. Call 703-228-0948.
Ongoing Events
* English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for seniors offered every Monday, 11 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call to register, 703-228-5321.
* Drop-in seated exercise classes with instructor Linda Bell, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per class; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-5285.
* Open enrollment for changing Medicare Part D options closes Sunday, Dec. 31. Seniors needing assistance with assessing their Plan should call the Arlington Agency on Aging to schedule appointment with Medicare counselor, 703-228-1700 or e-mail at arlaaa@arlingtonva.us.
* Free home repair services for seniors on a limited income offered by RPJ Housing’s Rebuilding Together and Hearts and Hammers programs. To apply call RPJ at 703-528-5606, ext. 16 or check the website at www.rpjhousing.org.
* Strength training for seniors to increase muscular strength, improve flexibility, reduce body fat, improve balance and decrease blood pressure is available weekdays and Saturdays at the fitness weight rooms at Madison and Langston-Brown Senior Centers, Arlington. Exclusive hours for seniors only. Staffed by certified fitness professionals. Cost is $56 for a 16 session ticket. Call 703-228-4745.
* Full fitness seniors exercise classes for beginners, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, taught by Andrea Baumann. Gentle flexibility exercises, strength training, half hour cardiovascular workout. Cost is $3.50 per class. Call 703-228-0555.
* Individual fitness plans designed for seniors by certified fitness coach after specialized fitness test to determine level of muscle strength, aerobic capacity and body flexibility at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Fitness assessment and three sessions with fitness coach, $120. Call 703-228-4771.
* Card games for seniors played weekly at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington, include pinochle, poker and canasta. For days and times, call 703-228-0555.
* Senior pickleball (tennis with a low net) is played Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Annual registration ($10) with Office of Senior Adult Programs required. Call 703-228-5920.
* Survival English classes for Arlington seniors, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St.; Mondays, 11 a.m. at Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St.; and Saturdays, 11 a.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Call for information, 703-228-0955 (Walter Reed), 703-228-6300 (Langston-Brown), 703-228-4403 (Culpepper Garden).
* Pinky O’Neil teaches beginners and advanced line dancing classes for seniors, Thursdays, 10 a.m. (adv.) and 11 a.m. (beg.), Thomas Jefferson Community Center., 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Cost is $3.50 per class. Call for details, 703-228-4745.
* Eight week seated strength training classes for seniors begin Fri., May 5, 9 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Also includes easy dance steps, stretching and relaxation routines. Cost is $28 for the series; newcomers welcome. Call 703-228-5285.
* Drop-in, seated exercise classes, taught by fitness instructor Linda Bell, Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Improve muscle strength and flexibility. Cost is $3.50 per class. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
* Modern approach to low impact aerobics, dance and strength training for seniors, taught by Irena Woodruff, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Aurora Hills Senior Center, 735 S. 18th Street, Arlington. Cost is $56 for 16 sessions. Call for details, 703-228-5722.
* Appointments are available for help with Medicare's new prescription drug benefit (part D). Contact the Arlington Agency on Aging at 703-228-1700, TTY 703-228-1788, or e-mail Arlaaa@arlingtonva.us. A phone consultation may be all that is needed. For help with enrollment, call to schedule a free one-on-one appointment with a Medicare counselor. Appointments must be pre-scheduled. May 15 is the deadline to sign up without penalty.
* Woodcarving group meets on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Lee Senior Center meets. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
* Informal singing group meets every Friday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Lee Senior Center. Sing the Oldies. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
* Pickleball for seniors is played daily from 9 a.m. to noon at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington.
The tennis-like (lower net) sport welcomes both men and women. No cost except annual registration fee with Office of Senior Adult Programs ($10). For more information, call 703-228-5920.
* Billiard games for seniors are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. at Carver Senior Center, 1415 S. Queen St. and Thomas Jefferson Comm. Center. 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. Ping pong is available on Mondays, 9:00 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Comm. Center. No cost except annual registration fee with the Office of Senior Adult Programs ($10). For more information, call 703-228-5700 (Carver), 703-228-5920 (TJ).
* Card games for seniors at Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arl., include pinochle, Mondays, 12;30 p.m.; canasta, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. and poker, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
* The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics committee is looking for volunteers to serve on its committee and assist with events and promotion. Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in Annandale. Access to e-mail helpful. For more information, call 703-228-4721.
* Survival English classes for seniors are held Mondays, 11:00 a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St. and Saturdays, 11:00 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4403 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for information, 703-228-6300 (L-B) or 703-228-4403 (CG).
* Oil painting classes for Arlington seniors, with artist Larry Isham, are held Mondays, 10:30 a.m., Lee Senior Center, 5722 Lee Hwy. and Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Five classes $25, newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-0555.
* Sam Nash conducts watercolor painting classes for seniors, Fridays, 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. Five classes $25, newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
* The Senior Singers Chorale rehearses Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St., Arlington. Newcomers welcome; $25 materials fee. Call for details,
703-228-6300.
* Free chess instruction for seniors, Mondays, 10 a.m., Madison Senior Center, 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Regular games begin at 10:30 a.m. No fee. Call for details, 703-228-5285.
* Cribbage for seniors, Thursdays, 10 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. No fee; newcomers welcome. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
* Open Tai Chi practice for seniors, Saturdays, 9 a.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. All levels; no instructor. Call for details, 703-228-4403.
* Ballroom Dance Classes for singles and couples, beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Friday mornings ongoing. Walk in, no registration. $5 for one hour class, free practice sessions and free parking. Sessions at Arlington First Presbyterian Church near Ballston. For directions phone 703-527-4766.
* Free computer classes for seniors are available at Lee, Culpepper Garden and Carver Senior Centers. Learn the basics and more from experts. Call the centers for schedules or the Office of Senior Adult Programs at 703-228-4744. Registration required.